wiretap
noun
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L330538 on Wikidata ↗verb
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L333517 on Wikidata ↗Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪətæp/ / /ˈwaɪɚtæp/
noun
Etymology: Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap
- A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
verb
Etymology: Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap
- To install or to use such a connection.